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live U.S. - Iran peace talks at logjam as other world leaders get involved - Wednesday 25 March

Both the United States and Iran are giving conflicting messages about trying to end the conflict in the Middle East, meanwhile Pakistan has offered to be a mediator and a reported 15 point plan has been sent to Tehran. Welcome to AnewZ's coverage of the tensions in the Middle East.

Israel strikes Tehran as Trump says U.S. negotiating to end war

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Middle East conflict

Israel strikes Tehran as Trump says U.S. negotiating to end war

Israel struck the Iranian capital Tehran on Wednesday, Israeli military and Iranian media said, as President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. is making progress in its efforts to negotiate an end to the war, with reports of a 15-point plan sent to Tehran.

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Arson attack

UK police arrest two men over arson attack on Jewish community ambulances in London

British police said they arrested two men in connection with the suspected antisemitic arson attack on four Jewish community ambulances in north London earlier this week.

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Meta ordered to pay $375 million in New Mexico trial over misleading users about child safety

A New Mexico jury on Tuesday found Meta Platforms violated state law in a lawsuit brought by the state attorney general, who accused the company of misleading users about the safety of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp and of enabling child sexual exploitation on those platforms.

Humanitarian aid arrives in Cuba from Mexico amid crippling U.S. oil blockade

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Aid arrival

Humanitarian aid arrives in Cuba from Mexico amid crippling U.S. oil blockade

A flotilla carrying humanitarian aid arrived in Havana on Tuesday morning (24 March) amid a U.S. oil blockade that has dealt a major blow to the island's already ailing energy infrastructure.

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Erdoğan urges restraint as Türkiye navigates Middle East tensions

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Middle East Conflict

Erdoğan urges restraint as Türkiye navigates Middle East tensions

Türkiye is pursuing a cautious approach to the escalating Middle East conflict while maintaining regional ties, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said on Tuesday, warning against actions that could deepen instability.

Pakistan–Afghanistan tensions rise as reported jet overflights and UN protest draw global attention

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View from Afghanistan

Pakistan–Afghanistan tensions rise as reported jet overflights and UN protest draw global attention

Afghan authorities say Pakistani jets entered northern Afghanistan, while Pakistan insists its actions target terrorism, highlighting continued strain after a temporary Eid ceasefire ended.

U.S. envoy spotlights Georgia’s Black Sea ports and transit ambitions

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View from Georgia

U.S. envoy spotlights Georgia’s Black Sea ports and transit ambitions

A senior U.S. official has arrived in Georgia, renewing attention on the country’s strategic infrastructure and its growing role as a regional transit hub.

Turkish authorities arrest journalist over alleged ‘misleading’ reporting

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View from Türkiye

Turkish authorities arrest journalist over alleged ‘misleading’ reporting

Turkish authorities on Sunday arrested a reporter for allegedly spreading false information, sparking small demonstrations by journalists and civil society groups in İstanbul and Ankara.

U.S. - Iran peace talks at logjam as other world leaders get involved - Wednesday 25 March

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Middle East conflict

live U.S. - Iran peace talks at logjam as other world leaders get involved - Wednesday 25 March

Both the United States and Iran are giving conflicting messages about trying to end the conflict in the Middle East, meanwhile Pakistan has offered...

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SPACE

NASA plans multibillion-dollar moon base and nuclear spacecraft in programme expansion

NASA announced on Tuesday it has cancelled plans to deploy a space station in lunar orbit and will instead...

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Arson attack

UK police arrest two men over arson attack on Jewish community ambulances in London

British police said they arrested two men in connection with the suspected antisemitic arson&nbs...

Russian drone enters Estonia and hits power station, ERR reports

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Ukraine-Russia war

Russian drone enters Estonia and hits power station, ERR reports

A drone has flown into Estonian airspace from Russia. It happened early on Wednesday morning and slammed into a...

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Energy

Moldovan parliament backs energy state of emergency after power line struck

Moldova's parliament approved the introduction of a 60-day energy state of emergency after Russian attacks in ...

Israeli fire killed first Israeli civilian at border with Lebanon

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Middle East conflict

Israeli fire killed first Israeli civilian at border with Lebanon

Israel said on Monday its own forces had misfired artillery that killed an Israeli farmer near the Lebanese frontier, the first Israeli civilian killed in a border conflict being waged in parallel with the war in Iran.

World

World News

UK must prepare for possibility of prolonged Middle East conflict, Starmer says

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View from UK

UK must prepare for possibility of prolonged Middle East conflict, Starmer says

British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said on Monday (23 March) that Britain must plan for the possibility that the Iran war could continue for some time, and added that he had no "meaningful concerns" about energy supply.

New Zealand permits fuel imports meeting Australian standards amid supply shock

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Middle East conflict

New Zealand permits fuel imports meeting Australian standards amid supply shock

New Zealand will temporarily permit fuel meeting Australian standards to be imported for up to 12 months, the government said on Monday, as it seeks to mitigate supply risks linked to the Middle East conflict and soaring prices.

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Ukraine-Russia war

Russian drone enters Estonia and hits power station, ERR reports

A drone has flown into Estonian airspace from Russia. It happened early on Wednesday morning and slammed into a chimney at a local power station, the Baltic country's Internal Security Service told public broadcaster ERR.

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Denmark election

Denmark election ends as Frederiksen seeks new mandate amid domestic and geopolitical pressures

Voting has ended in Denmark’s parliamentary election, with Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen seeking a third term after a campaign shaped by tensions with the U.S. over Greenland and mounting domestic concerns.

Business

Business Economy Markets

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Meta boosts top executives' pay with stock options as AI race heats up

Meta Platforms is increasing compensation for top executives, including its first-ever offer of stock options, as it tries to fend off competition in the artificial intelligence (AI) race and incentivize leaders to stay with the company for several years.

CIS business owners highlight UAE security amid Middle East conflict

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Business News

CIS business owners highlight UAE security amid Middle East conflict

The prevailing security situation in the region has done little to deter entrepreneurs from the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) who continue to view Dubai as a premier and safe location for business.

French court rules against government's appeal to shut down Chinese online retailer Shein

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France Shein Court Case

French court rules against government's appeal to shut down Chinese online retailer Shein

The French government’s bid to suspend the marketplace of Chinese online retailer Shein in the country has been overruled by a Paris Court of Appeal.

China raises gasoline and diesel prices as it pushes greener transport

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Fuel Prices

China raises gasoline and diesel prices as it pushes greener transport

China has raised the retail prices of petrol and diesel after global oil prices climbed sharply. The country’s top economic planning body, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), announced the move after reviewing international oil market trends.

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Global markets

Global markets remain volatile as Middle East conflict drives energy surge

Global financial markets remained on edge on Friday as the escalating war involving the United States, Israel and Iran continued to rattle investors, fuelling volatility in stocks and sending energy prices sharply higher.

Culture

Culture News Lifestyle Art

AI to recreate Val Kilmer's performance in film after actor’s death

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Film Innovation

AI to recreate Val Kilmer's performance in film after actor’s death

Late Hollywood actor Val Kilmer will appear posthumously in the upcoming film "As Deep as the Grave" through the use of generative artificial intelligence, in what producers describe as a first-of-its-kind performance.

BTS documentary ‘THE RETURN’ to premiere on Netflix after hiatus

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BTS Comeback

BTS documentary ‘THE RETURN’ to premiere on Netflix after hiatus

South Korean pop sensation BTS, one of the world’s biggest music acts known for their record-breaking albums, global tours and devoted fanbase ARMY, will return to the spotlight in a new documentary, BTS: THE RETURN, premiering globally on Netflix on 27 March.

Oscars 2026 Winners: 'One battle after another', 'Sinners' sweep awards

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Academy Awards

Oscars 2026 Winners: 'One battle after another', 'Sinners' sweep awards

'One Battle After Another' tops the Oscars with 6 awards, followed by 'Sinners' which takes 4, 'Frankenstein' 3 and Netflix's most-watched film in its history, 'KPop Demon Hunters' winning 2. There was also the rare event of a tie.

Oscars 2026 nominations announced: 'Sinners' breaks record with 16 nods

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Academy Awards

Oscars 2026 nominations announced: 'Sinners' breaks record with 16 nods

The Academy Awards nominations have been announced, with the crime drama Sinners leading the race securing a record 16 nominations ahead of the ceremony set for 15 March. The event, which honours the film industry’s top achievements over the past year, will be hosted by comedian Conan O'Brien.

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Pakistan offers U.S.-Iran talks as Lebanon expels Iran envoy - Tuesday 24 March

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Middle East conflict

Pakistan offers U.S.-Iran talks as Lebanon expels Iran envoy - Tuesday 24 March

U.S. President Donald Trump said the U.S. was talking to the right people in Iran to make a deal on Tuesday (24 March), as Pakistan's Prime Minister offered to host peace talks between the two countries to bring about an end to the conflict.

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View from Afghanistan

Pakistan–Afghanistan tensions rise as reported jet overflights and UN protest draw global attention

Afghan authorities say Pakistani jets entered northern Afghanistan, while Pakistan insists its actions target terrorism, highlighting continued strain after a temporary Eid ceasefire ended.

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Middle East conflict

Azerbaijan’s airspace emerges as strategic lifeline amid Middle East conflict

As conflict continues to unsettle the Middle East, airlines are being forced to make difficult, fast-moving decisions - redrawing flight paths and searching for safe skies. Amid this uncertainty, Azerbaijan has emerged as a crucial gateway linking Europe and Asia.

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Middle East conflict

live U.S. - Iran peace talks at logjam as other world leaders get involved - Wednesday 25 March

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Slovenia Elections

Slovenia elections: Golob and Janša, locked in a tight race

FinaFinal results from Slovenia’s parliamentary elections indicate a near tie between the Slovenian Democratic Party (SDS) and the liberal Freedom Movement Slovenia (GS), leaving neither side with a clear path to power.

Health

Health news Healthcare

Six new meningitis cases reported in UK bringing total to 27

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Mingitis Outbreak UK

Six new meningitis cases reported in UK bringing total to 27

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said that as of Wednesday evening, it has identified six new cases of meningococcal disease in Kent, bringing the total of confirmed or suspected cases to at least 27.

WHO maps out $2m for Lebanon, Iraq and Syria, warns of health crisis as conflict escalates

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Middle East Conflict

WHO maps out $2m for Lebanon, Iraq and Syria, warns of health crisis as conflict escalates

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released $2m in emergency funding to support health responses in Lebanon, Iraq and Syria as escalating regional conflict strains hospitals, raises displacement and increases pressure on already fragile health systems.

Scottish lawmakers vote against bill legalising assisted dying

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Health news

Scottish lawmakers vote against bill legalising assisted dying

The Scottish Parliament has voted against legalising assisted dying, ending a years-long campaign to make Scotland the first part of the UK to allow the practice.

War in Middle East disrupts medicine shipments to Gulf, raising concerns over cancer drug supply

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Middle East conflict

War in Middle East disrupts medicine shipments to Gulf, raising concerns over cancer drug supply

The war in the Middle East is beginning to disrupt the flow of critical medicines to Gulf countries, raising concerns about the supply of cancer treatments and other temperature-sensitive drugs, according to pharmaceutical industry executives.

Measles cases in Europe and Central Asia fall by 75% but UN agencies warn of the risk of outbreaks

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WHO Report

Measles cases in Europe and Central Asia fall by 75% but UN agencies warn of the risk of outbreaks

Measles cases across Europe and Central Asia fell sharply in 2025 compared to the previous year but health officials have warned that the risk of fresh outbreaks remains unless vaccination gaps are urgently addressed.

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Measles outbreak

Florida university reports measles outbreak as U.S. cases climb

A Florida university has become a new hotspot in a widening U.S. measles outbreak, with health officials confirming multiple infections and hospitalisations.

Travel

Travel News Destinations

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Tourism Impact

Middle East crisis disrupts travel flows, $56B loss and millions of trips at risk

The ongoing conflict involving Iran is set to disrupt global travel on a massive scale, with nearly 28 million outbound trips from the Middle East at risk this year, according to Oxford Economics.

Rome opens Colosseum’s southern walkways as public square for tourists

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Historic Reopening

Rome opens Colosseum’s southern walkways as public square for tourists

The Colosseum in Rome has reopened its southern corridors as a public square following a four-year restoration, giving visitors free access to a long-lost part of the ancient monument. The newly restored area was unveiled on Tuesday (17 March).

Iran conflict slashes Middle East tourism, costing $600M daily

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Middle East Conflict

Iran conflict slashes Middle East tourism, costing $600M daily

The escalating conflict between the U.S., Israel and Iran is already hitting the Middle East travel and tourism sector hard, with the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) estimating losses of at least $600 million per day in international visitor spending.

Vietnam Airlines to cut domestic routes due to jet fuel shortage

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Middle East conflict

Vietnam Airlines to cut domestic routes due to jet fuel shortage

Flag carrier Vietnam Airlines plans to cancel 23 flights per week across several domestic routes from April because of looming jet fuel shortages, Vietnam's aviation authority said.

Green

Green News Climate Nature

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Floods

Death toll from Brazil floods rises to 46 as rescue efforts continue

The death toll from heavy rains and flooding in Brazil’s Minas Gerais state has risen to 46, authorities said, with 21 people still reported missing. The storms triggered landslides and widespread flooding, displacing thousands across Juiz de Fora and Uba.

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Climate

Trump rolls back U.S. climate regulations, ends vehicle emissions standards

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday (12 February) announced the repeal of a scientific finding that greenhouse gas emissions endanger human health, and eliminated federal tailpipe emissions standards for cars and trucks.

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Cyclone Gezani

Cyclone Gezani kills at least 31 in Madagascar as fierce winds hit key port city

Tropical Cyclone Gezani has killed at least 31 people and left four others missing after tearing through eastern Madagascar, the government said on Wednesday, with the island nation’s second-largest city bearing the brunt of the destruction.

Flood danger rises as Spain and Portugal face another storm

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Spain flood

Flood danger rises as Spain and Portugal face another storm

Rivers and reservoirs across Spain and Portugal were on the verge of overflowing on Wednesday as a new weather front pounded the Iberian peninsula, compounding damage from last week's Storm Kristin.

Morocco evacuates more than 100,000 people after floods hit four provinces

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Morocco floods

Morocco evacuates more than 100,000 people after floods hit four provinces

Morocco has evacuated more than 100,000 people from four provinces after heavy rainfall triggered flash floods across several northern regions, the Interior Ministry said on Wednesday.

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Board of Peace

Can the Board of Peace deliver on promises to rebuild Gaza - and reshape diplomacy?

In a special edition of Context, Orkhan Amashov reports from Washington on the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace, examining plans for Gaza’s reconstruction, a proposed stabilisation force, and the wider diplomatic impact of the U.S.-led initiative.

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